Monday, January 29, 2018

January 29, 2018 (Ukrinform)The United
States has started preparations for the transfer of the Javelin anti-tank
missile systems to the Ukrainian Armed Forces, U.S. Special Representative for
Ukraine Negotiations Kurt Volker has said in an interview with Radio Liberty. It
takes time to prepare everything - the facilities where everything will be
stored, the ways of transfer. We are working together on how to transport them
and involve them in the work of the Armed Forces, he said.

We only hope to fill some
"white spots" in Ukraine's defensive capabilities so as to prevent
the further escalation of the conflict, Volker said.

I want to emphasize that
this is defensive equipment. It is useful only when there is a tank attack.
Then it can be neutralized. So this is precisely a defensive weapon, not for
attack and not for use on the contact line. I think that Ukraine largely shares
this position, Volker said.

Ukrainian Defense Minister
Stepan Poltorak has recently stated that the specific date for Ukraine's
receiving the Javelin anti-tank missile systems would be known early next month
- after his visit to the United States on February 2.